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Zorens Family History

Zorens Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Oren, Toren, Ovens, Torrens, Zorn, Goren, Moren, Moreno, Lorenz

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Where is the Zorens family from?

You can see how Zorens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zorens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zorens families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zorens's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Zorens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zorens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zorens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zorens. 100% of Zorens men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Zorens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zorens census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Zorens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Zorens. For the veterans among your Zorens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zorens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Zorens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zorens in 1973 was 62, and 93 in 2004.

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